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Outdoor Activities ...

As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).

When in Alberta Heights, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Alberta Heights and the surrounding area.

  • Weather ...
  • Astronomy & Satellites ...
    • Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
    • To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Alberta Heights:
    • 39.151497, -76.667746
    • Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
    • The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Alberta Heights
  • Waymarking ...
    • Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
    • Waymark.com

Communities Also Named Alberta Heights ...

We found one communities that share the name Alberta Heights.

Within Maryland, the name Alberta Heights is unique.

Beyond Maryland, there is another community also named Alberta Heights in the United States.

  • Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
    • Alabama
      • Tuscaloosa County
      • This Alberta Heights is located in Tuscaloosa County and lies 729 miles [1,173.2 km]<1> to the west southwest of the Alberta Heights that is located in Anne Arundel County.
      • For more information, please visit our profile page for the Tuscaloosa County community of Alberta Heights.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Alberta Heights ...

As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.

  • Derby Farms
    (Less than 2 miles to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Derby Farms have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Derby Farms
    • Derby Farms is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Dundee
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dundee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dundee
    • Dundee is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Ferndale
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ferndale have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ferndale
    • Ferndale is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ferndale <3>
  • Fox Chase
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fox Chase have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fox Chase
    • Fox Chase is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Furnace Branch
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Furnace Branch have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Furnace Branch
    • Furnace Branch is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Gardens
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Gardens
    • Glen Gardens is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Glen Hollow
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glen Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glen Hollow
    • Glen Hollow is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Greentree
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greentree have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greentree
    • Greentree is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Harpers Mill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harpers Mill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harpers Mill
    • Harpers Mill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Heritage Hill
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heritage Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heritage Hill
    • Heritage Hill is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Homeland Park
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homeland Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homeland Park
    • Homeland Park is located in Anne Arundel County
  • Lake Village
    (2 miles [3.2 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Village
    • Lake Village is located in Anne Arundel County
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    • Marley Park Beach
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Marley Park Beach have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marley Park Beach
      • Marley Park Beach is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Meadow Brook
      (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Meadow Brook have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meadow Brook
      • Meadow Brook is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Millrace
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Millrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Millrace
      • Millrace is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Pioneer City
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pioneer City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer City
      • Pioneer City is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Pleasantville
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasantville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasantville
      • Pleasantville is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Provinces
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Provinces have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Provinces
      • Provinces is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Redbridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Redbridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Redbridge
      • Redbridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Ridgeview
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridgeview have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridgeview
      • Ridgeview is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Rippling Ridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rippling Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rippling Ridge
      • Rippling Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sandalwood
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandalwood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandalwood
      • Sandalwood is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Sandridge
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sandridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sandridge
      • Sandridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Seven Oaks
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Seven Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Seven Oaks
      • Seven Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Spring Meadows
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Meadows
      • Spring Meadows is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stillmeadow
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stillmeadow have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stillmeadow
      • Stillmeadow is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Stony Run
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stony Run have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stony Run
      • Stony Run is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Strawberry Hills
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Strawberry Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Strawberry Hills
      • Strawberry Hills is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Timber Ridge
      (Less than 2 miles to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Ridge
      • Timber Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Towering Oaks
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Towering Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Towering Oaks
      • Towering Oaks is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Twin Ridge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Ridge
      • Twin Ridge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Village Square
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Village Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Village Square
      • Village Square is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Windy Knolls
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Windy Knolls have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Windy Knolls
      • Windy Knolls is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woodlawn Heights
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodlawn Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodlawn Heights
      • Woodlawn Heights is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woods Edge
      (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woods Edge have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woods Edge
      • Woods Edge is located in Anne Arundel County
    • Woodside Square
      (Less than 2 miles to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodside Square have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodside Square
      • Woodside Square is located in Anne Arundel County

How Far From Alberta Heights to ...

We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Alberta Heights to various places of note, such as the White House.

With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Alberta Heights and extending to:

  • Annapolis, which is the Seat of Anne Arundel County, lies 15 miles [24.1 km]<1> to the southeast. If you could walk a straight line from Alberta Heights to Annapolis, with an average speed<4> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take most of a day to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take four to five hours.
  • Annapolis, which is the State Capital of Maryland, lies 15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast (SE). The buggy would take four to five hours and walking would take most of a day.
  • The White House (Washington, DC) is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the southwest (SW). The buggy would take just over a day and walking would take just about two full days.
  • The shortest distance<5> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 5,871 miles [9,448.5 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<6>
  • The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 6,576 miles [10,583 km] and it lies to the east northeast (ENE).<7>
  • The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 4,453 miles [7,166.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores obstructions like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Alberta Heights) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Alberta Heights. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 39.1515, Longitude: -76.6677       In this case, the coordinates for Alberta Heights have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day.
<5>The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Alberta Heights to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East.
<6>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 307.655 degrees.
<7>The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 303.212 degrees.
<8>The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 304.46 degrees.